Russia hopes the ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran will not lead to a new military conflict in the region, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said.
"We remain ready to facilitate political and diplomatic efforts to reach a settlement and implement potential agreements," Zakharova stated. "We hope that common sense will prevail and the region will not be dragged into a new military adventure with devastating consequences", she commented Washington's claims of possible strikes if Tehran does not meet certain conditions.
"It is obvious that threats and blackmail do not contribute to the success of the negotiation process," Zakharova emphasized. "Russia is convinced that finding mutually acceptable solutions to the Iranian nuclear issue requires an equal, respectful dialogue. There is no reasonable alternative to such a dialogue."
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Based on materials from TASS